--- title: "Baha'i Agency for Social and Economic Development - United Kingdom — check charity number 1029888 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Baha'i Agency for Social and Economic Development - United Kingdom a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1029888. Education/training charity based in London. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/baha-i-agency-for-social-and-economic-development-united-kingdom retrieved: 2026-08-18T01:33:40.568Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Baha'i Agency for Social and Economic Development - United Kingdom is a registered charity (number 1029888) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £68,903 (year ending 2025-03-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about Baha'i Agency for Social and Economic Development - United Kingdom? Registered charity number 1029888 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location London Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £68,903 Website [www.baseduk.org](http://www.baseduk.org/) ## What does Baha'i Agency for Social and Economic Development - United Kingdom do? BASED-UK exists to foster and support social and economic development learning and action as part of the Baha'i International Community's commitment to building a more unified, equitable and ever-advancing global civilisation. BASED-UK partners with local organisations overseas to assist them in enlarging the scope of their activities by channelling financial resources to them. ## What causes is Baha'i Agency for Social and Economic Development - United Kingdom registered for? Education/trainingThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Baha'i Agency for Social and Economic Development - United Kingdom yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Baha'i Agency for Social and Economic Development - United Kingdom is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=baha-i-agency-for-social-and-economic-development-united-kingdom&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.baseduk.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Baha'i Agency for Social and Economic Development - United Kingdom a legitimate charity? Yes. Baha'i Agency for Social and Economic Development - United Kingdom is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1029888) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is Baha'i Agency for Social and Economic Development - United Kingdom's charity number? Baha'i Agency for Social and Economic Development - United Kingdom's charity number is 1029888. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1029888? Search 1029888 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. What does Baha'i Agency for Social and Economic Development - United Kingdom do? BASED-UK exists to foster and support social and economic development learning and action as part of the Baha'i International Community's commitment to building a more unified, equitable and ever-advancing global civilisation. BASED-UK partners with local organisations overseas to assist them in enlarging the scope of their activities by channelling financial resources to them. Does Baha'i Agency for Social and Economic Development - United Kingdom have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Baha'i Agency for Social and Economic Development - United Kingdom. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to Baha'i Agency for Social and Economic Development - United Kingdom? Baha'i Agency for Social and Economic Development - United Kingdom's website is http://www.baseduk.org — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/1029888).